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STATEMENTS
Immigration
The United States has seen an influx of migrants at its southern border.
Click [1]here to read statements from your representatives regarding border
security and immigration policy.
[2]Read Statements Here
COVID-19 Vaccination
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout has been increasing across the United
States. Click [3]here to see what your representatives have been saying.
[4]Read More
Statements of Solidarity
Members of Congress have expressed solidarity with Asian and Pacific
Islanders following events of violence against the community. Click [5]here
to read statements from your representatives.
[6]Read More
VOTES
American Rescue Act
On Wednesday, March 10th, the House passed the Senate-amended American
Rescue Act, which established additional relief for the economy, public
health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Click
[7]here to see how the Senate voted, [8]here to see how the House voted,
and [9]here to read whatâ??s in the bill.
[10]See Our Summary Here
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
On March 3rd, the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act,
which requires increased accountability for law enforcement misconduct,
increases transparency and data collection, and prohibits discriminatory
policing practices. Click [11]here to see how they voted and [12]here to
read whatâ??s in the bill.
[13]Read More
For the People Act
On March 3rd, the House passed the For the People Act, which expands voter
registration and voting access, limits removing voters from voter rolls,
and requires states to establish independent redistricting commissions.
Click [14][15]here to see how your representatives voted and [16]here to
view our summary of the bill.
[17]Read More
Gun Control
Last month, the House passed a pair of gun bills that would establish new
background check requirements for firearm transfers and require federal
firearms licensees to wait 10 business days for a completed background
check before transferring a firearm. Click [18]here and [19]here to see
what's included in the bills.
[20]Read More
Immigration Reform
On March 18th, the House passed two immigration reform bills that would
establish a path toward citizenship for DREAMers and establish terms and
conditions for non-immigrant workers performing agricultural labor. Click
[21]here and [22]here to read whatâ??s in the bills.
[23]Read More
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